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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.67, 22,100.96 and 9,224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.67, 22,100.96 and 9,224.63 is: 13,804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.67 : 22,100.96 = 9,224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.67/22,100.96 = 9,224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.67x = 22,100.96 × 9,224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.67x = 203,873,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,873,091.20/14,768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,804.43

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